How Long Does A Rolls Royce Last
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- 21-09-2022
Do you want to find out how long a Rolls Royce will last? We look at the annual maintenance cost for a Rolls Royce and how to help them last longer.
Rolls-Royce owners are clearly passionate about their love for motoring. Either that or they know the company name Rolls-Royce, along with brands like Bentley, Ferrari, BMW or Mercedes, means the best of the best. Why else would you spend so much money on some of the greatest luxury cars ever produced?
However, with absence making the heart grow fonder, it can be common for Rolls-Royce owners to spend a good deal of time away from their beloved automobiles, despite being some of the fastest, most powerful luxury cars and passenger SUVs out there with blistering performance. This, therefore, begs the question: how long does a Rolls-Royce last?
How much time can you afford to spend away from your vehicle before it's too late? Of course, the answer will depend on your personal driving style and the speeds you drive at and the mileage you cover. Some people only choose to drive their Rolls-Royce every now and then as a luxury experience, while for others it may be impractical to drive their Rolls every day.
Given that your batteries will lose charge over time, it can be helpful to turn your Rolls' engine on once every month and let it run for a while to stop the moving parts from seizing up. These regular runs will keep your Rolls-Royce in good condition, as you will allow the alternator to recharge the battery. This is especially important if your Rolls has been resting idle for a while.
Doing this ensures that when you do come to take your Rolls out for a spin, it will be in the perfect condition to do so with a fully charged battery.
How Many Rolls-Royces are still on the road?
As a luxury vehicle manufacturer, Rolls-Royce naturally aims to build durable cars that its customers can enjoy for years to come. This focus on creating enduring machines that are built to last has led to a fascinating statistic from Green Car Reports - over 65% of all the cars Rolls-Royce has ever produced are still on the road today. The staggering fact that the majority of the cars that have ever left the Rolls-Royce factory are still working is a testament to their reliability.
How much does Annual Maintenance cost for a Rolls-Royce?
Alongside producing incredibly reliable cars, Rolls-Royce also specialises in custom specifications, allowing customers to request unique vehicles just for them.
Given the unique nature of each Rolls-Royce vehicle, the maintenance they require can naturally differ from car to car.
Therefore, you'll likely need a Rolls-Royce specialist to conduct appropriate maintenance checks, which can be significantly expensive.
To give you a general idea of what Rolls-Royce maintenance can cost, we'll look at the average annual costs for the average Rolls-Royce vehicle, whether a Rolls Royce Phantom, Ghost or Swift Tail or Rolls Royce Boat Tail.
For this particular model, it will cost roughly £3,500 per year for all the appropriate maintenance checks, repairs and replacements. Even for the most simple replacements, like changing your oil, it can cost up to £570 for a Rolls-Royce.
Therefore, you must be prepared to pay these additional costs when considering purchasing a new car.
Why use only approved enhancement or tuning?
As you can imagine, with the customisation and attention to detail Rolls-Royce puts into their cars, it can be fairly disastrous to try and use non-approved parts during repairs and replacements. Not to mention that Rolls-Royce Motors Cars Limited would be incredibly offended, after all their hard work, for you to throw whatever parts you choose into their cars.
Even if you only want to improve the performance, unapproved parts are strictly out of bounds when it comes to Rolls-Royce PLC. Given this, it makes sense that the manufacturer has imposed harsh penalties on any customer that alters one of their vehicles. Specifically, Rolls-Royce has stated that any customer carrying out unapproved, after-market performance enhancements will be barred from using their services or spare parts.
And if there's one thing you don't want to lose as a Rolls-Royce owner is support from the manufacturer that knows your specific car inside and out. If something goes wrong with your Rolls, then the manufacturer is the best person to deal with it. So, it's always best to remain in their good books whenever possible.
Should I use Rolls-Royce-authorised workshops?
When you need to take your Rolls in for maintenance, the obvious best place for it is Rolls-Royce themselves. If that isn't an option for you, the next best place is a garage officially approved by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars LTD.
However, in much the same way as you can't use non-approved parts for your vehicle, Rolls-Royce only allows Rolls-Royce-approved technicians or dealers to carry out work on their vehicles throughout the maintenance process.
Thankfully, the manufacturer has made maintenance and repairs much easier for their customers in recent years. You are automatically included in their full-cover package when you purchase one of their vehicles.
This means all of your scheduled services and maintenance checks are taken care of by Rolls-Royce and its affiliates.
This includes replacement items, such as brake pads, discs, windscreen wipers and other regularly replaced items. As if that wasn't enough, Rolls-Royce also includes a dedicated roadside recovery service in England and elsewhere around the world as part of this package.
Therefore, if you should break down on the side of the road, Rolls-Royce motors will come to recover your vehicle and solve the issue for you.
Naturally, this package comes with the condition that only their technicians can work on your car, and you can only use their approved parts in replacements.
What to do when a Rolls-Royce reaches its end of life
Despite their fantastic reliability, like any other piece of machinery, there will come a time when your Rolls-Royce reaches the end of its life. Granted, it will take a long time to reach this threshold. For example, there are stories of an original 1920s Rolls-Royce Phantom I that was received as a graduation gift lasting for over 70 years of driving.
So, you can expect your Rolls to be with you throughout your life, so long as you continue to look after it appropriately. This includes having it regularly serviced by Rolls-Royce-approved garages or a wholly owned subsidiary. However, if you have a Rolls-Royce and believe it to be past its best, then there is really only one thing to do with it.
Since the manufacturer has so much authority over what happens to the car while you're driving it, it only makes sense that they're just as involved when it reaches the end of its life. The manufacturer will nominate a take-back point where you can take your old Rolls-Royce and hand it back to them. This is far more dignified than scrapping the old car or selling it for parts and is all part of the Rolls-Royce mystique.
Tips for Caring for a Rolls-Royce
While notoriously reliable when carefully looked after, there are things you can do as an owner to improve the chances that even the cheapest Rolls-Royce in their range of models (the Rolls-Royce Wraith) will last you your entire life. Here are our tips for caring for your Rolls-Royce vehicle:
- You can alter your driving style to ensure you avoid using your Rolls-Royce for short journeys. It's been proven that frequent, short trips lead to greater wear and tear on vehicles. Rather than the sudden jolts and stopping and starting of driving around a city, the longer, smoother drive along country roads and elsewhere is far more healthy. This is especially true for luxury Rolls-Royce vehicles.
- Bear in mind that Rolls-Royce cars are far larger than other vehicles. Therefore, when you're planning your trips out, always take the unique design features of your car into consideration. Of course, the ride of Rolls-Royce cars always feels more nimble when you're driving, but that's all part of the charm. While the superior handling may make things feel easier, you don't want to be stuck in congested city streets for long.
- Again, when your Rolls-Royce is due for a service, always ensure you take it to an authorised Rolls-Royce garage or technician. These experts have all the skills and knowledge to maintain and service your car appropriately. Additionally, taking your Rolls-Royce anywhere else will void the benefits and services you can otherwise gain from the manufacturer, which are all part of the ownership perks.
If you would like to follow up on more information regarding Rolls Royce restoration, repair or servicing, feel free to contact us to discus your requirements. We work with Rolls Royce car owners throughout London and the home counties including; Middlesex, Sussex, Dorset and Kent.